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PM extends greetings on Paschimbanga Divas, recalls contribution of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee

PM extends greetings on Paschimbanga Divas, recalls contribution of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee

20 Jun, 2026

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended warm greetings to the people of West Bengal on the occasion of Paschimbanga Divas.

The Prime Minister said that the day celebrates a state that has profoundly shaped India's history through its contributions to literature, music, art, spirituality, science, trade and commerce, social reform and other fields. He noted that West Bengal has enriched India's national consciousness in countless ways.

Shri Modi stated that 20th June is of immense significance in West Bengal's history as it was the day which ensured that West Bengal remains an integral part of India. The Prime Minister said that the role of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee in this regard was invaluable and noted that 2026 marks the 125th Jayanti of Dr. Mookerjee.

The Prime Minister said that the Central Government will work with the West Bengal Government to fulfil the dreams and aspirations of the people.

Shri Modi prayed for the progress of West Bengal and the prosperity of its people.

The Prime Minister wrote on X;

"Warm greetings to my sisters and brothers of West Bengal on the occasion of Paschimbanga Divas.

This day celebrates a state that has profoundly shaped India's history through its contributions to diverse areas be it literature, music, art, spirituality, science, trade and commerce, social reform and more. Time and again, West Bengal has enriched India's national consciousness in countless ways.

Today, 20th June is of immense significance in West Bengal's history. This was the day which ensured that West Bengal remains an integral part of India. The role of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee was invaluable in the same. This year, 2026, we are also marking the 125th Jayanti of Dr. Mookerjee.

The Central Government will work with the West Bengal Government to fulfil the dreams and aspirations of the people. I pray for the progress of West Bengal and the prosperity of its people."

Warm greetings to my sisters and brothers of West Bengal on the occasion of Paschimbanga Divas.

This day celebrates a state that has profoundly shaped India's history through its contributions to diverse areas be it literature, music, art, spirituality, science, trade and…

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 20, 2026

পশ্চিমবঙ্গ দিবস উপলক্ষে পশ্চিমবঙ্গের আমার বোন ও ভাইদের জানাই আন্তরিক শুভেচ্ছা।

এই দিনটি এমন এক রাজ্যকে উদযাপন করে যা সাহিত্য, সঙ্গীত, শিল্প, আধ্যাত্মিকতা, বিজ্ঞান, বাণিজ্য ও ব্যবসা, সমাজ সংস্কার এবং আরও অনেক বৈচিত্র্যময় ক্ষেত্রে তার অবদানের মাধ্যমে ভারতের ইতিহাসকে রূপদান…

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 20, 2026
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